Brigadier Clarkeasked the Minister of Health how many people were detained in mental hospitals, homes and hostels under his control at 31st December. 1953; and how this figure compares with 31st December. 1939.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodFigures for 1953 are not available; the December, 1952, figures are:
Male Female Total 31st December, 1952— Voluntary 13,701 17,701 31,402 Temporary 102 230 332 Certified 49,451 67,956 117,407 Total 63,254 85,887 149,141 Comparable figures for 1939 are:
Male Female Total 31st December, 1939— Voluntary 4,734 5,784 10,518 Temporary 124 360 484 Certified 62,218 79,404 141,622 Total 67,076 85,548 152,624